Book Review- A must read-5 stars*****
By James Mann
This riveting book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the underpinning of American foreign policy. It is written in a non-partisan way and profiles Cheney, Powell, Rumsfeld, Rice, Armitage and Wolfowitz .
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While campaigning for president in 2000, George W. Bush downplayed his lack of foreign policy experience by emphasizing that he would surround himself with a highly talented and experienced group of political veterans. This core group, consisting of Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Paul Wolfowitz, Richard Armitage, and Condoleezza Rice, has a long history together dating back 30 years in some cases. Dubbing themselves the Vulcans, they have largely determined the direction and focus of the Bush presidency. In this remarkably researched and fascinating book, Mann traces their careers and the development of their ideas in order to understand how and why American foreign policy got to where it is today.
This riveting book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the underpinning of American foreign policy. It is written in a non-partisan way and profiles Cheney, Powell, Rumsfeld, Rice, Armitage and Wolfowitz .
Editorial ReviewsAmazon.com
While campaigning for president in 2000, George W. Bush downplayed his lack of foreign policy experience by emphasizing that he would surround himself with a highly talented and experienced group of political veterans. This core group, consisting of Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Paul Wolfowitz, Richard Armitage, and Condoleezza Rice, has a long history together dating back 30 years in some cases. Dubbing themselves the Vulcans, they have largely determined the direction and focus of the Bush presidency. In this remarkably researched and fascinating book, Mann traces their careers and the development of their ideas in order to understand how and why American foreign policy got to where it is today.
